ReBeta
ReBeta brings back items, biomes and textures from Minecraft's early beta era, aiming to give worlds an older feel.
What it does
The mod adds concept items, special items and biomes modeled on the beta releases, along with original-style textures. Installation covers the server and each player's game. Forge files cover 1.20.1 and NeoForge files cover 1.21.4, all under All rights reserved and not open source. The mod is still in development and the author marks it as discontinued in the listing.
Key features
Beta-style items
Concept items and special items from the old beta releases are added to the game.
Beta biomes
Biomes inspired by early Minecraft versions are added to the world generation.
Original textures
Textures recreate the look of the early game, so new content matches the old style.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
BackFromThePast is another Forge and NeoForge option for returning to older Minecraft content, with files for 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 and the same client and server environment. Doobawow New! covers 1.16.5 – 1.21.1 on Forge and NeoForge, also needing both sides.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReBeta | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2025-06-29 |
| BackFromThePast | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-09-16 |
| Doobawow New! | Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2024-10-09 |
Questions
Does ReBeta need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does ReBeta support?
In the catalog
ReBeta is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
This Mod is trying to bring back the old Minecraft Feeling with OG Items, Biomes etc. But not just the old things are coming back! New Items and Features which fit the beta style have been added! Spice up your worlds or just get back that beta feeling with the old textures in ReBeta. The Mod is currently still in…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/rebeta
- Owner
- DasMolangMods
- Published
- 2025-03-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-06-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15
